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NBA Power Rankings: Nets, Lakers and other preseason favorites
Media days kick off Monday, officially ushering in the start of training camps around the NBA. The dust has finally…
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How many Jazz games does Jordan Clarkson attend? ‘A lot’
On Friday, the Utah Jazz and Vivint Arena announced that all home games will require proof of vaccination against COVID-19…
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NBA denies Wiggins’ vaccine exemption request
GREENBURGH, N.Y. — The NBA has denied Andrew Wiggins‘ request for a vaccination exemption, leaving the Golden State Warriors swingman…
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Clippers unsure of time frame for Kawhi’s return
Lawrence Frank reiterated that Kawhi Leonard has a “significant rehab” from his ACL injury and that “no one knows” the…
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Knicks fully vaccinated, adhere to NYC mandate
2:47 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN GREENBURGH, N.Y. — New York Knicks general manager Scott Perry said Friday afternoon that the…
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Debating LeBron’s spot and the biggest surprises of NBArank 2021
NBArank 2021 has reached its thrilling finish, with Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant edging out the Milwaukee Bucks‘ reigning NBA…
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NBArank 2021: Where the final five check in, including LeBron, Giannis and KD
Our NBArank countdown is back for its 11th season. And after unveiling players Nos. 100-51, Nos. 50-26 and Nos. 25-6…
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Pelinka expecting fully vaxxed Lakers by opener
LOS ANGELES — When the curtain comes up on the new NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers expect all of…
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LaVine: Season ‘crucial’ for Bulls, his own future
Zach LaVine was excited by the Chicago Bulls‘ aggressive offseason, but says this season is crucial in determining the direction…
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NBA to end ‘manipulated’ fouls, head of refs says
5:16 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN Officiating changes in the NBA this season are being made to eliminate instances of players…
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NBArank 2021: These superstars just missed out on top-five status
Our NBArank countdown is back for its 11th season. Which players are beginning their ascent up the league’s hierarchy? Who…
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Source: Warriors’ Wiggins remains unvaccinated
SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins said earlier this year that the only way he would get…
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NBPA names Tremaglio new executive director
Tamika Tremaglio, a prominent Washington, D.C., attorney and longtime National Basketball Players Association consultant, has been hired as the new…
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Warriors’ Lacob fined $50K for Simmons remarks
Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob has been fined $50,000 for violating the NBA’s anti-tampering rule, the league announced Wednesday.…
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Fantasy basketball sleepers, breakouts and busts for 2021-22
In order to put your team in the best possible position to win your league, you’ll need to make the…
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76ers’ Rivers wants to convince Simmons to stay
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers wants to change Ben Simmons‘ mind. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the star guard has…
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NBArank 2021: These stars just missed a spot in the league’s upper tier
Our NBArank countdown is back for its 11th season. Which players are beginning their ascent up the league’s hierarchy? Who…
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NBArank 2021: Where Edwards, D-Rose and Hayward check in among Nos. 100-51
Our NBArank countdown is back for its 11th season. Which rookies are making their debuts on our annual list? Which…
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Top 10 highest paid young athletes in 2021 as Emma Raducanu tipped to earn £1bn
The new US Open champion completed her remarkable victory in New York last weekend, and she is on track to…
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Damian Lillard pays homage to various iconic figures in new music video
Portland Trail Blazers guard and hip-hop artist Damian Lillard, who performs as Dame D.O.L.L.A., released the new music video for…
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The Met Gala: From Simone Biles and Serena Williams to Steph Curry, athletes show out on the red carpet
8:40 PM ET Tory BarronESPN Editor Close Tory Barron is a Bristol-based writer and editor for ESPN.com. After retiring from…
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Pierce, Bosh among 16 inducted into hoops Hall
Nine teams passed on Paul Pierce in the 1998 NBA draft, and if you think he doesn’t remember each and…
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At WWE ‘Smackdown,’ Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young keeps trolling the Garden
Trae Young was back in Madison Square Garden, but New York Knicks fans everywhere can take a breath because he…
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Sources: Grizz to get, cut Gasol after Lakers deal
The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to trade Marc Gasol, a 2024 second-round pick and cash to the Memphis Grizzlies, who…
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Lakers’ DAJ: KD, Kyrie ‘bros. beyond basketball’
When DeAndre Jordan signed with the Nets in 2019, he came as part of a package deal with Kyrie Irving…
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What we know and don’t know about the Ben Simmons situation
Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers remain at an impasse, as the two sides have been since Philadelphia was eliminated…
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How the 2004 NBA Finals cemented Ben Wallace’s Hall of Fame legacy
THEY STOOD SIDE to side in the center circle, waiting for referee Joey Crawford to loft the ball in the…
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Luka Doncic exclusive on Dallas Mavericks’ NBA hopes and Olympics experience
EXCLUSIVE: NBA superstar Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks speaks exclusively to Mirror Sport about the Olympics, his hopes for…
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Basketball Hall of Fame: Everything you need to know about the Class of 2021
After electing a star-studded Class of 2020 — led by NBA legends Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and the late Kobe…
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Sources: Hernangomez to C’s for Dunn, Edwards
12:53 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN The Memphis Grizzlies agreed to trade forward Juancho Hernangomez to the Boston Celtics on Friday…
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Kevin Durant and LeBron James eagerly await Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy”
6:00 PM ET Tory BarronESPN Editor Close Tory Barron is a Bristol-based writer and editor for ESPN.com. After retiring from…
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What if? Skills that could change the games of four NBA stars
The best players in the NBA are elite for a reason. The Milwaukee Bucks‘ two-time MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo, is one…
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Embiid denies rift: Love playing with Simmons
Joel Embiid has denied a reported “rift” with 76ers teammate Ben Simmons and said Wednesday in a series of tweets…
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Under-the-radar concerns for the Lakers, Nets and five other NBA title contenders
The Brooklyn Nets enter September as the betting favorites to take home the 2021-22 NBA title — and for good…
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Rondo on Lakers’ age: ‘Wisdom’ key to title run
Rajon Rondo has a pretty good idea of what it takes to win a championship, and as he was introduced…
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Sources: Rondo to rejoin Lakers on 1-year deal
Rajon Rondo plans to sign a one-year, $2.6 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers upon clearing waivers Monday, sources…
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Sources: Bulls sign-and-trade Markkanen to Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired Chicago Bulls restricted free-agent forward Lauri Markkanen on a four-year, $67 million contract as part…
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Second time around: Cristiano Ronaldo joins ranks of icons who returned to the team that made them famous
They say you can never go home again, but that’s not entirely true. Well, at least not in the sports…
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Randle fine taking less for stability with Knicks
12:01 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN When Julius Randle was eligible for an extension this offseason, he knew there was a…
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NBA players’ union to help renovate Rucker court
The National Basketball Players Association, in partnership with NYC Parks, will renovate the Greg Marius Court at Holcombe Rucker Park…
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NBA 5-on-5: Will Ben Simmons start the season with the Sixers?
The peak of NBA free agency is in the rearview. The full 2021-22 season schedule has been released. Training camps…
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Lapchick: NBA sets high bar for health policies, athlete activism, racial and gender hiring
Editor’s note: Richard Lapchick is a human rights activist, pioneer for racial equality, expert on sports issues, scholar and author.…
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2022 NBA draft top 100: Who’s on track for next year’s lottery?
It’s been roughly one month since the 2021 NBA draft gave way to our first mock draft of the 2022…
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Never-before-seen Kobe photos to sell as NFTs
LOS ANGELES — As fans look to find ways to remember Kobe Bryant this week — with the late Lakers…
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Prospect Beauchamp signs with G League Ignite
MarJon Beauchamp, the No. 47 prospect in the ESPN class of 2020, has signed with the NBA’s G League Ignite…
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J.R. Smith excited to trade jumpers for drives
J.R. Smith is finally getting the college-athlete experience he missed out on nearly two decades ago. The 16-year NBA veteran…
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NBA Power Rankings: Who are the league’s best teams now?
How has the NBA’s landscape changed after the draft and free agency? The biggest shocker came on draft night, when…
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How to listen to ‘The King of Crenshaw’
30 for 30 Podcasts and The Undefeated present The King of Crenshaw, a four-part podcast series that focuses on how…
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Top ’23 prospect Smith signs with Overtime Elite
Tyler Smith, the No. 8 basketball prospect in ESPN’s Class of 2023, has signed with Overtime Elite, he told ESPN…
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Full NBA schedule drops for 2021-22 season
3:36 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN A trio of return games for All-Star point guards Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry and Kemba…
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